Americans now hold a record $1.21 trillion in credit card debt, but some consumers could have their bills cut in half.

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company JG Wentworth, it was found that nearly half of respondents worry about ...

Lenders typically reserve forgiveness — also known as debt settlement — for borrowers who are clearly struggling and unlikely ...

Many people struggle with debt. And thanks to high interest rates, rising costs of living, and other challenging financial conditions, that debt can be particularly hard to get out of these days.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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Mayor Eric Adams announced the cancellation of nearly $135 million in medical debt for over 75,000 New Yorkers.

The Independent has previously spoken to survivors who faced the impossible choice of remaining in debt or risking their ...

Two women who tried to get debt relief and down payment assistance through the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle are ...